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R444 TEL

1998 Volvo S70

Bronze Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 TEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,418 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,414 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 91,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,516 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,642 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,348 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 65,348 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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R444 TEL is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Bronze with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R444 TEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R444 TEL registered?

R444 TEL is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R444 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 TEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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